Local Sites

There are many pretty villages nearby The Field Retreat, all having beautiful churches, memorials, towers and gardens. Some are small and sleepy, others have bustling markets. A French adventure on your Yoga and Pilates Retreat.

Local activities include walking, tree adventures, swimming, zip-lines, Châteaux visits, riding,* basket weaving,* and canoeing.*

* Best arranged beforehand

Les Pierres Jaumâtres

The extraordinary granite stones.

A beautiful walk through the forest will find you at the top of Mount Barlot where the stones rest, where you'll also have panoramic views of the Berry and the Valley of Boussac.

For many centuries visitors have tried to discover the history of these stones but still to this day the mystery of their origin remains.

No entry fee.

Boussac Château

THE CASTLE OF THE LADY AND THE UNICORN

Guided tours - Duration: between 1 hour and 2 hours - Price per person: € 12 - Group price: € 10 - see details on the access and contact page.

The Visit of the Château de Boussac includes the exhibition rooms, the historic rooms of the château and the park. These are guided tours.

Limoges

Limoges is known for its medieval and Renaissance enamels on copper, for its 19th-century porcelain and for its oak barrels which are used for Cognac production.

Amongst many other things, it has a beautiful cathedral, a fine arts museum, aquarium, winding cobblestone streets, botanical gardens, 12th-century castle ruins and a resistance museum.

Toulx-Sainte-Croix

Toulx-Sainte-Croix or the village of the improbable. Perched in the North East of the Creuse, it has some wonderful surprises in store: a church cut in two, a lighthouse and some incredible forest walks

Local Farms

There are plenty of local farms that you can visit. Or you can try their wonderful fresh produce at the local markets - each village has a dedicated market day.

The Field

If sightseeing isn't your thing, the views from The Field itself are stunning and beautiful.

Bien-être

You will find Helen and other local well-being practitioners here

https://www.proxibienetre.fr